Hewitt, Meijer and Szyperski: The Actor Model (everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask At Lang.NEXT 2012, several conversations happened in the "social room", which was right next to the room where sessions took place. Our dear friend, Erik Meijer, led many interesting conversations, some of which we are fortunate enough to have caught on camera for C9. We'll begin with these Expert
Nixon: Eisenhower vs. Truman
In this video clip, Vice President Richard Nixon compares the growth that the nation experienced under the Eisenhower Administration to the growth under the Truman Administration. In summary, Nixon explains that statistically there was more growth under Eisenhower. (1:21)
READing PAWS
Dew in the Morning -Why it Happens
This cartoon uses simple illustrations and examples to help explain what morning dew is. Some key vocabulary words include: dense, condensation, and dew drops. (01:41)
Mountain Hare in Snowy Habitat
This short video gives excellent real life footage of Mountain Hares in a snowy habitat. Students will enjoy the close up views of these amazing creatures. The Mountain Hare has a lighter build than the brown hare, and is easily distinguished by its tail, which is completely white throughout the year, whereas in the brown hare the tail has a black upper surface. The ears are tipped with black, and the coat is brown in summer, turning white during winter. This is a great resource to help bui
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Article :: The Hidden Power of Photoshop Blend Modes: General Techniques
This excerpt from The Hidden Power of Photoshop Blend Modes familiarizes you with the basics of blend modes.
First Grade Singapore Math Problems Addition Stories
A first grade teacher shares how she used a teaching poster for Least and Greatest to springboard math discussions for student written word problems. Students wrote a word problem, illustrated their work, wrote two addition sentences for the solution, and wrote number bonds to represent the solution. This is a great professional development resource. (1:28)
Singapore Math Mats with Hives and Bees-Number Bond with 7
A kindergarten teacher explains a concrete level of teaching mathematics using a math mat strategy from Singapore. Math mats are designed to build number sense with numbers 0-10. This is a great professional development resource. (1:09)
Horse Uses Treadmill Under Penn Vet Supervision
Located on 678 acres of scenic rural land in Kennett Square, Pa., the New Bolton Center provides education, treatment, and scientific research into the welfare of large food, farm, and athletic animals. It is home to one of the largest and most respected equine surgical and treatment facilities in the nation.
At the Center, racehorses, show horses, work horses, and pet horses receive routine, emergency, and intensive veterinary care that ranges from sports medicine and reproductive services to
Writers Series: Lan Samantha Chang
Lan Samantha Chang read from her work on Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m., as part of the University of Richmond's Writers Series.
Lan Samantha Chang is the author of the prize-winning story collection, Hunger, and the novels Inheritance and All is Forgotten, Nothing is Lost. The recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation, she has been a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Award, among others. She has taught at S
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The Union Siege of Vicksburg
The heavily fortified city of Vicksburg is the gateway to the Mississippi River. To force surrender, Ulysses S. Grant holds the rebel forces under siege for six weeks. Grant will defeat the Confederate forces and gain control of the Mississippi River. In this clip, learn more facts about the Union siege of Vicksburg. (2:37)
Panel V - U.S. Grand Strategy Options
Panel V - U.S. Grand Strategy Options
Moderator: Mr. Nate Freier, U.S. Army War College
Panelists: Dr. Steven Metz, U.S. Army War College; Dr. Christopher Preble, Vice President for Defense and Foreign Policy Studies, CATO Institute; Dr. Bernard Finel, National War College
Read Across America
Education as a Tool in Preventing Conflict: Suggestions for the International Criminal Court
Harvard Law School dean and professor Martha Minow delivers the 16th annual Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C. Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies on March 16th, 2010.
BW5 - Lead Me To The West
23 Helping Verbs (Song)
This catchy tune helps younger students learn their helping verbs. Each word is printed on the screen as it occurs in the song's lyrics. The song is repeated twice. (01:51)
